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Islamic Tarbiyah for Kids, in Every Course

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Every child needs Islamic education, so we make it a priority. In every course, your child also learns Tarbiyah (Islamic upbringing): what salah means, the adhan, daily duas, good manners and kindness to parents. We also teach how to pray janazah (the funeral prayer) and how a Muslim who has died is washed.

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What Is Tarbiyah?

Tarbiyah is an Arabic word, said tar-bee-yah. It means raising a child, step by step. Islamic Tarbiyah for kids means raising a child to love Allah, to pray and to have good manners. Parents also call it Islamic upbringing or Islamic parenting. We teach it in every course.

The Quran uses the same root (r-b-w) for bringing up a child. In a dua, a child asks Allah to have mercy on their parents, as they raised the child when small (Quran 17:24). In another verse, Pharaoh says to Musa (peace be upon him): "Did we not raise you among us as a child" (Quran 26:18, meaning based on Saheeh International).

Parents also say adab (good manners) and akhlaq (good character). In Urdu, people say "bachon ki tarbiyat". Tarbiyah is not only facts. It is how a child lives: how they pray, speak to their parents and deal with people.

Why Every Child Needs Islamic Education

Every child needs Islamic education. We give it priority, so it is part of every course we teach. Here is why, in the words of the Quran and the Prophet (peace be upon him):

  • Allah tells believers to protect themselves and their families from the Fire (Quran 66:6).
  • Allah tells us to call our family to prayer, and to be patient with it ourselves (Quran 20:132).
  • The Prophet (peace be upon him) said that each of us is a shepherd and is responsible for those in his care. A man is responsible for his family, and a woman for her husband's home and children (Sahih al-Bukhari 893; Sahih Muslim 1829a).
  • He also said that when a person dies, their deeds stop, except three. One is a righteous child who prays for them (Sahih Muslim 1631).
  • Allah tells believers to enter into Islam completely (Quran 2:208).

Parents lead at home, and a tutor cannot take your place. But a tutor can teach your child every week, one-on-one, and support what you teach at home.

Tarbiyah in Every Salam Campus Course

Tarbiyah is not a separate course. It is part of every course we teach. Every course also teaches your child to live as a good Muslim. That means honest dealings (mu'amalat), kindness to parents, the meaning of salah, the adhan, how to pray janazah, how a Muslim who has died is washed, and duas. Kids can join from age 4, and the tutor sets the pace for each learner. Our 9 courses:

One course goes further. In Islamic Studies for Kids, every level gives about one third of its time to adab (good manners from the Sunnah).

Salah With Its Meaning, Not Only by Heart

We don't only teach salah by heart. We teach what it means. Allah praises believers who are humble in their prayer (Quran 23:1-2). He sent down the Quran so that people think about its verses (Quran 38:29). A child who knows what the words mean can begin to think about them.

Ibn Abbas, a companion, said that the Prophet (peace be upon him) taught them the tashahhud (the words said while sitting in prayer) as he taught a surah of the Quran (Sahih Muslim 403a).

A hadith also tells us that Allah divides the prayer between Himself and His servant. When the servant says "All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds", Allah says, "My servant has praised Me". Allah replies in the same way to the verses that follow (Sahih Muslim 395a). Here are four phrases from salah and what they mean (Sahih al-Bukhari 789; Sahih Muslim 772):

Four phrases in salah and what they mean
PhraseWhat it means
Allahu akbarAllah is the Greatest. Said to start the prayer, and when bowing, prostrating and rising.
Subhana Rabbiyal AzimGlory be to my Lord, the Most Great. Said in ruku, the bow.
Sami Allahu liman hamidahAllah hears the one who praises Him. Said when rising from the bow. Then: "Rabbana laka l-hamd", our Lord, all praise is Yours.
Subhana Rabbiyal A'laGlory be to my Lord, the Most High. Said in sujud, when the forehead is on the ground.

In Prayer Lessons, each Arabic phrase comes with its meaning, and the tutor says it slowly until the learner can repeat it. The shahadah (the statement of faith) is taught with its meaning too.

Some parts of prayer have more than one authentic wording. Your teacher follows your family's school. For a ruling, ask a teacher or imam.

The Adhan, and What Duas Are

The adhan is the call to prayer. Your child learns its words, what they mean, and what to say when they hear it. The main phrases are:

Main phrases of the adhan and what they mean
PhraseWhat it means
Allahu akbarAllah is the Greatest
Ash-hadu an la ilaha illallahI bear witness that there is no god but Allah
Ash-hadu anna Muhammadan rasulullahI bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
Hayya 'ala s-salahCome to prayer
Hayya 'ala l-falahCome to success
La ilaha illallahThere is no god but Allah

There is more than one authentic wording of the adhan. Your teacher teaches the one your community uses. When you hear the adhan, say what the caller says (Sahih al-Bukhari 611). For "Come to prayer" and "Come to success", say "La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah", which means there is no might and no power except with Allah (Sahih Muslim 385). There is also a dua to say after the adhan (Sahih al-Bukhari 614).

A dua is when you talk to Allah and ask Him for help. Allah says He is near and answers the one who calls on Him (Quran 2:186). He also says, "Call upon Me; I will respond to you" (Quran 40:60). The Prophet (peace be upon him) said your dua is answered if you are not impatient and say, "I prayed, but was not answered" (Sahih al-Bukhari 6340; Sahih Muslim 2735a).

Learn duas with their meaning in our Daily Supplications course. Every dua in it comes from the Quran or from trusted Hadith books.

Kindness to Parents and Good Manners at Home

Allah tells us to be good to our parents. This is a big part of Tarbiyah. Here is what the Quran and the Prophet (peace be upon him) teach:

  • When parents are old, do not say "uff" to them or shout at them. Speak kind words (Quran 17:23).
  • Be humble and kind to them, and pray: "My Lord, have mercy on them as they brought me up when I was small" (Quran 17:24).
  • A mother carried her child with weakness upon weakness. Allah tells us to thank Him and to thank our parents (Quran 31:14).
  • A man asked the Prophet (peace be upon him) who most deserves his good company. He said "Your mother" three times, then "Your father" (Sahih al-Bukhari 5971; Sahih Muslim 2548a).
  • Prayer on time, then kindness to parents, are among the best deeds (Sahih al-Bukhari 527).

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said that the best among you are those with the best character (Sahih al-Bukhari 6035; Sahih Muslim 2321a). He also said to speak good or stay quiet, be kind to your neighbour and honour your guest, if you believe in Allah and the Last Day (Sahih al-Bukhari 6018; Sahih Muslim 47a).

See how manners grow in a full course: Islamic Studies for Kids.

Honest Dealings (Mu'amalat) in Daily Life

Mu'amalat means how we deal with people: buying and selling, keeping promises and living next to neighbours. It sits next to 'ibadat, the acts of worship.

For a child, honest dealings start small: telling the truth and keeping a promise. The Prophet (peace be upon him) taught that in buying and selling, if both sides tell the truth and show the faults, their deal is blessed. If they lie or hide something, the blessing is lost (Sahih al-Bukhari 2079; Sahih Muslim 1532a).

He also said that a Muslim does not harm other Muslims with his tongue or his hands (Sahih al-Bukhari 10). And none of you truly believes until he wants for his brother what he wants for himself (Sahih al-Bukhari 13; Sahih Muslim 45a).

Our Islamic Studies for Kids course also teaches honesty and keeping promises.

Janazah Prayer and Washing a Muslim Who Has Died

This page gives the big picture only. It is not a step-by-step guide.

The janazah prayer is the funeral prayer. When a Muslim dies, other Muslims pray for them. The Prophet (peace be upon him) prayed it with the people in rows and said four takbirs (Sahih al-Bukhari 1245; Sahih Muslim 951a). A takbir is saying "Allahu akbar". He also said that whoever goes with a funeral until the prayer gets one qirat, a measure of reward. Whoever stays until the burial gets two qirats, like two huge mountains (Sahih al-Bukhari 1325).

Washing a Muslim who has died (ghusl of the deceased) is a last service of love. The Prophet (peace be upon him) told the women who washed his daughter to wash her three times, five times or more if needed (Sahih al-Bukhari 1253; Sahih Muslim 939a). He also told them to start with the right side and the parts washed in wudu (Sahih al-Bukhari 1255).

We teach both in our courses, and the tutor sets the pace for each learner. Details differ between schools. Your teacher follows your family's school. For a ruling, or the full method, ask a teacher or imam. We do not give fatwas.

What Parents See

Parents can join any class, from a chair in the same room. This is what you get:

  • After every class, the teacher writes a short note. It says what was covered and what to practise.
  • Each month, you get a progress report.
  • You can read every note in the parent portal, with your fees and the next class time.
  • Worried about something? We reply within 1 working day.

The notes and reports cover the lesson. Want to know how Tarbiyah fits your child's lessons? Ask us before you join, or ask the tutor in the free trial class.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tarbiyah is an Arabic word for raising a child, step by step. In Islam it means raising a child to love Allah, to pray and to have good manners.

No. It is part of every course we teach, next to Quran reading, Hifz, Arabic or any other course your child takes.

No. We don't only teach salah by heart. We teach what it means. In Prayer Lessons, each Arabic phrase comes with its meaning.

Yes. Your child learns the words of the adhan, what they mean and what to say when they hear it. Your teacher teaches the wording your community uses.

Yes. Both are part of Tarbiyah in every course. Details differ between schools. Your teacher follows your family's school. For a ruling, ask a teacher or imam.

For prayer, the tutor teaches the way most Sunni Muslims pray. The schools differ in a few small details. If you tell us your family's school, the tutor follows it.

Parents can join any class. After every class, the teacher writes a short note, and you get a progress report each month. Read the notes in the parent portal.

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